More than 70 veterans residing at Rydal Park — clad in T-shirts, caps and badges — were honored Veterans Day with certificates acknowledging their service, a “hero’s welcome” and a simulated “honor flight.” The morning festivities started off with an “honor flight” simulation featuring photos and videos of visits to Arlington Cemetery, the Iwo Jima aka Marine Corps War Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Korean War Memorial and World War II Memorial.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (NOVEMBER 10, 2016): Rydal Park, a premier continuing care retirement community in the Greater Philadelphia area, will host its first annual “Virtual Honor Flight” on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, in honor of area American veterans. At 10 a.m., a simulation of “Honor Flight” will take place in which Rydal Park will feature pictures and videos from different trip stops including Arlington Cemetery, Marines Memorial, Air force Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and World War II Memorial. After the “tour” concludes, each veteran will receive an official certificate before being assisted through the halls to the outdoors for a HERO’s Welcome with Abington Police and Fire Departments.

The days of starched uniforms and white caps are gone, but in the 60 years since she donned that cap, Joan Randolph’s enthusiasm for the nursing profession has not waned one bit.

Randolph, a resident of Rydal Park in Abington, recently received the Jefferson College of Nursing Alumni Special Achievement Award, which “recognizes a nursing alumna who has made a significant contribution to the nursing profession in the areas of education, research and community service,” said Beth Ann Swan, dean of Jefferson College of Nursing.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (JULY 11, 2016): Rydal Park, a premier continuing care retirement community in the Greater Philadelphia area, is pleased to announce that resident Joan Randolph is the recent recipient of Jefferson College of Nursing’s Special Achievement Award. This recognition honors significant, long-term achievement of Jefferson College of Nursing graduates. “I’ve felt that nursing was something that would be very rewarding and satisfying, and comes with a lifelong passion and sense of connection,” said Ms. Randolph. “There are disappointments, such as an individual succumbing to their illness, but there is always a positive. While you may not have been able to prevent certain outcomes for patients, you’ve helped their family through a devastating time. I always have said that nurses do for patients and their families what they can’t do for themselves.”

Founded in 2004, the Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit created with a mission to transport America's veterans to Washington D.C., to visit the national memorials there honoring their services. On Saturday, Honor Flight Philadelphia took 138 World War 2 and Korean War veterans, including Rydal Park residents Fred Malkin, Dr. Herman Rudnick and Morton “Bud” Rothschild. PHL17's Lauren Berman traveled with the vets to capture the experience and their story.

For nurses, pride in service doesn’t wane with age - Philly Voice, 5/12/16

Joan Randolph has retired from nursing, but nursing has never really left her. Shortly before the now-80-year-old Philadelphia native moved into her current home, the Rydal Park retirement community in Jenkintown, Montgomery County, she attended a social gathering to get to know the people there. Immediately, she recognized a nurse she knew from her working days. Then she met another member of her profession. And another. “When I walked in and saw her, I was delighted, and she said, ‘Let me introduce you to another nurse’…and another lady came over and said, ‘I’m a nurse!’” Randolph recalled, chuckling.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (MARCH 30, 2016): Rydal Park, a premier continuing care retirement community in the Greater Philadelphia area, is pleased to announce that its Executive Chef, Jason Porter, placed first overall in a regional culinary cook-off hosted by FLIK Hospitality Group and Bon Appetit of Compass Group at John Hopkins University. “After starting as a dishwasher at age 13 and with over 26 years’ experience in this industry, I am incredibly honored to have placed first in this competition,” said Porter. “It’s always fun getting to hone my skills and meet other chefs who have also dedicated their lives to this fulfilling profession.” Five teams from all different sectors - FLIK, FLIK Lifestyles, Restaurant Associates, Bon Appetit and Thompson Hospitality – were chosen from across the tri-state area to participate in the all-day competition.

NBC10’s Chief Meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz, one of the Delaware Valley’s leading meteorologists, will visit Rydal Park to give a talk on his storied career. Throughout the program, Hurricane Schwartz will discuss his personal background, his decision to become a meteorologist, as well as several of his most memorable TV moments. Schwartz will also provide unique industry insights including what it’s like behind the scenes during major weather events, his future predictions and the impact of technological advancements. The talk will conclude with Q&A.

No one can say love is discriminatory. It embraces 5-year-olds who pluck dandelions for their schoolyard crush, wallops 20- and 30-somethings when they least expect it, comforts middle-aged partners when their heads hit the pillow together at night and, notably, reappears later in life even when we think we've had our fill. "A lot of people just think they're too old [to date]," Rita DeMaria, a couples therapist for the Council for Relationships, told PhillyVoice. "But falling in love is timeless." DeMaria, co-author of "The 7 Stages of Marriage," explained that despite obstacles facing people 65 or older -- finances, overprotective children, declining health, etc. -- many of the elderly people she works with do manage to find love. And they often do so with great success, for a multitude of reasons.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (FEBRUARY 9, 2016): The public is invited to attend five free, upcoming events at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Year- round, Rydal Park presents stimulating programming featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians and experts in diverse subject areas. More events will be announced throughout the year, with info available at www.RydalPark.org.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (February 9, 2015): The public is invited to attend seven free, upcoming events at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Throughout the year, Rydal Park presents stimulating programming featuring a broad range of guests and topics. The events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians and experts in varying subject areas. Additionally, more events will be announced throughout the year at www.RydalPark.org.

People are often surprised to learn about the extent to which dating and romance go on beyond the age of 65. After all, the rest of us understand that the joys and satisfactions of affection and partnership do not vanish with age or the death of a partner. On the contrary, relationships that begin after 65 tend to be close, enduring and seasoned as they are with the benefit of experience and the patience that comes with age. Relationships have certainly blossomed at Rydal Park, one of the premier continuing care retirement communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, Ralph Bloch and Anita Shmukler are proof of that fact. The couple met on an online dating site in 2008, and after seven years of courtship they became the latest in a line of couples to wed – in their nineties!

Accomplished, Creative and Generous Souls: These Are the People We Serve - LeadingAge Magazine

If asked, Harry Gross would say that his career as a financial columnist at the Philadelphia Daily News was one of pure luck. His journey started while taking a prep course for the CPA exam after graduation from Wharton Business School in 1944. It was then that Gross realized he could create a better course and opened his own business in 1947. After 32 successful years, his expertise and confidence in public speaking caught the attention of radio station executives at WCAU in Philadelphia, who offered him the opportunity to host a financial call-in show.

The Abington Police Athletic League recently honored Rydal Park resident Patricia S. Scott for her "extraordinary generosity and philanthropic efforts." "We at Abington PAL are so grateful that Pat counts us among the organizations she values," Law Klein, the Abington PAL board president, said in a statement. He said Scott "serves as a model for all of us." In addition to serving on the Abington PAL board, a position she has held for 10 years, Scott has served on Holy Redeemer Hospital's Drueding Center Board and supported the Innovators Circle at Abington Memorial Hospital, now Abington Jefferson Health.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (NOVEMBER 9, 2015): Abington PAL, a recreation-oriented juvenile crime prevention program that relies heavily upon athletics to help kids achieve success, recently honored Rydal Park resident, Patricia “Pat” S. Scott, for her extraordinary generosity and philanthropic efforts. “We at Abington PAL are so grateful that Pat counts us among the organizations she values,” said Law Klein, Abington PAL Board President. “Pat Scott is a true philanthropist in our community, and that philanthropy serves as a model for all of us.”

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (October 19, 2015): The public is invited to attend three upcoming free events at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians, and experts in diverse subject areas. All that is required to attend one of these Rydal Park events is an RSVP made via email to info@rydalpark.org noting the date and event requested, along with contact information, or by calling 215-376-6292. All events take place at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown PA 19046 (next to Whole Foods). More events will be announced, with info available at www.RydalPark.org.

Harry Gross describes himself as “a ham at heart.” The veteran Daily News columnist, who has been dispensing financial advice for more than 30 years, was in his element Oct. 2 as emcee for the Rydal Park fall speaker series, which, that day, featured Dr. G. Terry Madonna, a professor and director of the Center for Politics and Public Affairs at Franklin & Marshall College and director of the F&M College Poll.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (September 9, 2015): The public is invited to attend two upcoming free talks at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians, and experts in diverse subject areas. All that is required to attend one of these Rydal Park events is an RSVP made via email to info@rydalpark.org noting the date and event requested, along with contact information, or by calling 215-376-6292. All events take place at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown PA 19046 (next to Whole Foods). More events will be announced, with info available at www.RydalPark.org.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (August 31, 2015): For the third consecutive year, five popular local media figures will present insightful talks about their careers this October, when Rydal Park continuing care retirement community presents “Straight from the Source,” its 3rd Annual Rydal Park Lively Fall Speaker Series. The series will again be hosted by veteran Daily News columnist and Rydal Park resident Harry Gross, with all talks free and open to the public on a limited, reserved-seating basis by calling 215–376-6292.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (AUGUST 13, 2015): The public is invited to attend six upcoming free events at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians, and experts in diverse subject areas. All that is required to attend one of these Rydal Park events is an RSVP made via email to info@rydalpark.org noting the date and event requested, along with contact information, or by calling 215-376-6292. All events take place at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown PA 19046 (next to Whole Foods). More events will be announced, with info available at www.RydalPark.org.

Fall 2015 Schedule Announced for Free “Penn State Abington Presents at Rydal Park” Series

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (AUGUST 12, 2015): The collaboration launched in fall 2014 between Penn State Abington and Rydal Park continuing care retirement community, both located in Abington Township, Montgomery County, continues this fall. “Penn State Abington Presents at Rydal Park” is a series of monthly presentations at Rydal Park on a variety of engaging and enlightening topics that are open to Rydal Park residents and the public. Four Penn State professionals will present individual scholarly talks at 1:30 p.m. on September 22, October 27, November 25 and December 15. The series features stimulating topics designed to pique intellectual curiosity and discussion. The Penn State Abington faculty members draw from their professional careers conducting original research in the Arts & Humanities, Science & Engineering, and the Social Sciences, with each hour-long event including time for audience questions. All talks take place in the Performing Arts Center at Rydal Park, located at 1515 The Fairway in Jenkintown, PA 19046. They are free via RSVP by email to info@rydalpark.org or by calling 215-376-6292.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (JULY 28, 2015): The public is invited to attend seven upcoming free events at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians, and experts in diverse subject areas. All that is required to attend one of these Rydal Park events is an RSVP made via email to info@rydalpark.org noting the date and event requested, along with contact information, or by calling 215-376-6292. All events take place at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown PA 19046 (next to Whole Foods). More events will be announced, with info available at www.RydalPark.org.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (JUNE 11, 2015): The public is invited to attend three upcoming free talks on June 15, June 23 and July 28 by noted local authors and a University of Pennsylvania researcher at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics, many of which are free and open to the public via RSVP to info@rydalpark.org or by calling 215-376-6292. All events take place in the Performing Arts Center at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown, PA 19046 (next to Whole Foods).

Ralph Bloch (89) and Anita Shmukler (85) met on the popular Jewish dating web site JDate.com about 8 years ago, and have been living together for the past 6 years in a 55+ community in Warrington. This will be the second marriage for both of them. After searching for a senior living community, they chose Rydal Park because they loved the community and had friends who lived there as well. They will officially move in June but they decided to hold their small wedding here on Sunday, May 31. They are a very fun and funny couple who live life to the fullest! As an example, their honeymoon in July will be a learning experience at the Misericordia University’s Elderhostel outside of Harrisburg. The whole Rydal Park community was excited for a wedding to take place here and to welcome these new residents.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (MAY 18, 2015): Rydal Park continuing care retirement community in Abington Township, Montgomery County will celebrate the grand opening of its newly-renovated Performing Arts Center with an afternoon of music hosted and spun by legendary DJ Jerry Blavat on Tuesday, June 2 starting at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public on a limited, reserved basis by RSVP to Michelle Finke at 215-376-6292. “Having Jerry Blavat host the opening of our renovated Performing Arts Center really exemplifies Rydal Park’s ‘spirited living,’” said Executive Director of Marketing Sarah Jolles. “As with many of the free events we regularly host here, we want members of the local community to come celebrate with us, and help break in the new dance floor.” Complimentary valet parking will be provided. For those interested, tours of Rydal Park will be provided before the event, at 1 pm (also by RSVP).

Rydal Park’s Five Tips For Senior Health & Fitness For National Senior Health & Fitness Day May 27

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (MAY 5, 2015): The theme for the 22nd annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 27 is “If You Keep Moving – You’ll Keep Improving!” In alignment with the event’s goal to keep older Americans healthy and fit, Rydal Park continuing care retirement community in Abington Township, Montgomery County, offers five tips for senior adults to keep moving and improving, and announces four new wellness programs for its residents.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (APRIL 17, 2015): Russell L. Mast of Philadelphia has been appointed Executive Director of Rydal Park, an Abington Township residential retirement community of Presby’s Inspired Life, a leading Delaware Valley not-for-profit developer of continuing care and affordable housing for older adults. In announcing Mast’s appointment, Presby’s Inspired Life Chief Executive Officer Judee Bavaria said, “Russell is an exciting new Executive Director for Rydal Park, as he exhibits exemplary leadership, operational and business skills, and a unique perspective and vision that will continue to advance Rydal Park’s position as a premier continuing care retirement community.”

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (APRIL 6, 2015): As part of the 60th anniversary celebration of its parent organization, Presby’s Inspired Life, Rydal Park continuing care retirement community in Abington Township is conducting a food drive during the month of April. The food drive is Rydal Park’s contribution to Presby’s Inspired Life’s company-wide “Day of Inspiration” on April 30.

High on a Fox Chase hill, Carole Covert and her husband Bill McMenamin [Rydal Park residents] will wear their Victorian clothes, channel the 19th-century spirits of Robert and Maryann Ryerrs, and welcome folks to Robert's 184th birthday party. The free, family-friendly, 2 p.m. celebration on March 8 at the Ryerss Mansion & Library on Central Avenue near Shelmire Street includes wandering among the 1859 estate's Asian antiques, its gallery of animal oil portraits and its collections of teapots, shoes, seashells, rocks and minerals.

The Sower’s Society: Fostering a Legacy of Service and Compassionate Care for Generations to Come

Planned gifts are crucial to sustaining the tradition of excellence for Presby far into the future. They are especially attractive gift vehicles because of the dual benefits of a lasting legacy for the donor and valuable support for a host of future needs across the ministry including benevolent assistance, special programs and capital enhancements. Because of the unique nature of planned gifts, Presby’s Inspired Life created The Sower’s Society to honor those individuals who make this extraordinary commitment.

Inspired Journeys: Innovative program reinvents life for seniors with memory challenges

Inspired Journeys is Presby’s innovative new program to support residents and their families at Rydal Park, Spring Mill Presbyterian Village and Broomall Presbyterian Village, impacted by memory loss. The driving force behind this dynamic program is a strong focus on positive behaviors while encouraging creativity and self-direction.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (JANUARY 30, 2015): The public is invited to attend five upcoming free talks by noted Penn State Abington faculty members and local authors at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Through its partnership with Penn State Abington, free monthly presentations by faculty members offer continuing education opportunities. Other popular free events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians, and experts in diverse subject areas.

Philadelphia Inquirer Editor and Author Kevin Ferris to Speak about His New Book “Unbreakable Bonds”

EVENT DATE: Monday, February 16, 2015 starting at 7:30 p.m.

WHAT: Rydal Park Library, a resident organization of Rydal Park continuing care retirement community in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, presents local author and newspaper editor Kevin Ferris in a talk about his new book, Unbreakable Bonds: The Mighty Moms and Wounded Warriors of Walter Reed, co-authored with Dava Guerin– free and open to the public

WHO: Author Kevin Ferris is editor of the daily Commentary pages and the Sunday Currents section for The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he has been a member of the editorial board for 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a master's degree in international relations from American University's School of International Service in Washington, D.C. Unbreakable Bonds: The Mighty Moms and Wounded Warriors of Walter Reed is his first book.

Events. Excursions. Our Winter Calendar bustles with activities, and no two are alike.

TRAVEL: The Rydal Park Trip Planners organize and take journeys all over the tri-state area. They may go locally to the Abington Art Center or Meadowbrook Farm, a bit further out to Woodmere Art Museum, or further yet to Chester County’s Brandywine River Museum and Winterthur. There are trips to the shore for theater and lunch excursions, and into Philadelphia to the Museum of Art, Franklin Institute, or trolley tours of the Mural Arts Program. The ideas keep flowing and the group has greater successes each season.

The Greater Philadelphia area has a long, proud tradition of media and journalism, but have you ever wondered what makes your favorite media personalities tick? What are the stories behind the stories you read, hear, and see in the media every day? Rydal Park guests and residents recently had the chance to find out just that when five local media stars visited Rydal Park for its 2nd Annual Lively Fall Speaker Series.

Programming to Better Enrich Mind, Body and Spirit – FROM THE DESK OF SARAH

After bricks and mortar, nothing is more vital to a community than its cultural, entertainment and wellness offerings. As interests and passions have evolved, so has the programming to better enrich mind, body and spirit. In other words, bye bye bingo – hello tai chi, yoga, continuing education classes, political forums, orchestra performances and more. Still, people considering a move sometimes feel conflicted between the desire for high-quality programming, and the fear of a “cruise ship” mentality. After 15 years in this industry I can honestly say that the environment is exactly what you make of it.

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” Pablo Picasso got it right when it comes to art’s effect on our lives. But while we’ve all had opportunities to seek out the arts, how often have performances come into your home? With near-constant music, cultural, and fine arts programming on tap, that kind of Spirited Living is a reality for Rydal Park residents.

You exercise for a stronger body. But what can you do for a stronger brain? Why not socialize? AARP says the key to brain health is staying social. And you’ll find plenty of opportunities to stay social at Rydal Park.

JUST SAY “YES” - When asked to go somewhere or do something, just say “yes!” You’ll stimulate your mind and promote cognitive function by meeting new people and experiencing new things.

HELP OTHERS - Helping others helps you. All around you there are many volunteer opportunities like planting public gardens or teaching business skills. Your community, and brain, will thank you.

More “Penn State Abington Presents at Rydal Park” free talks by accomplished faculty announced

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (DECEMBER 2, 2014): Accomplished faculty members from Penn State Abington are giving free scholarly talks at nearby Rydal Park continuing care retirement community, intended for both residents of Rydal Park and members of the local community. “Penn State Abington Presents at Rydal Park” is a new series of monthly presentations on a variety of engaging and enlightening topics, with these upcoming talks scheduled for December, January and February.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (NOVEMBER 25, 2014): When Abington Township Commissioner Ben Sanchez needed a place to store more than two dozen donated turkeys before they could be distributed to local families, he turned to good neighbor Rydal Park continuing care retirement community and its Director of Cultural Enrichment Daniel Kaye, who immediately offered to help store them in Rydal Park’s large freezers. After their weekend stay at Rydal Park, the birds were transported to Abington’s Interfaith Food Cupboard at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, which will distribute them to local families in need, along with coupons for free turkeys donated by local residents.

Rydal Park’s ‘Holiday Tour of Homes’ to feature décor by four local floral designers on Dec. 10

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (NOVEMBER 18, 2014): The beauty and diversity of the holiday season will be showcased on Wednesday, December 10, when the public is invited to tour apartment homes at Rydal Park continuing care retirement community that will be decorated for Hanukkah and Christmas by four noted local floral designers. The Holiday Tour of Homes at Rydal Park will take place at 2 p.m. at the Parkside entrance of Rydal Park. This year’s event features the work of local designers Conrad the Florist of Elkins Park; Eventricity and Penny’s Flowers, both of Glenside; and Robertson’s Flowers & Events of Chestnut Hill. Following the tour, visitors can enjoy seasonal beverages and hors d’oeuvres with Rydal Park Resident Ambassadors.

Two free talks scheduled for Nov. 25 and Dec. 16; more to follow in 2015

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (NOVEMBER 3, 2014): A new collaboration between Penn State Abington andRydal Park continuing care retirement community, both located in Abington Township, Montgomery County, is bringing speakers from the college to Rydal Park. “Penn State Abington Presents at Rydal Park” is a series of monthly presentations on a variety of engaging and enlightening topics that are open to Rydal Park residents and the public. The series features stimulating topics designed to pique intellectual curiosity and discussion. All talks/ presentations are by Penn State Abington faculty members, who draw from their professional careers conducting original research in the Arts & Humanities, Science & Engineering, and the Social Sciences. Each hour-long event includes time for audience questions.

“You talk about an inspired life? Over 16 years my mother’s life was truly inspired by Rydal Park.” So says Helen Helmick-Waite, a second-generation Rydal Park resident who, in addition to her extensive volunteer working the greater Abington Township, has spent these last two years involved with everything from committees like Residents Council to social programs and volunteerism.

It wasn’t long ago that people were saying, “40 is the new 30.” Well with today’s growing population of adults 62-plus more vibrant and active than ever before, “80 is the new 60.” You’re working and travelling longer than your predecessors. You’re far more involved with arts, culture, and technology. And you’ve brought the focus of health and wellness to the forefront. Continuing care retirement communities have had to revamp and revitalize to suit the interests, passions and needs of a proactive generation that’s on the move.

“You talk about an inspired life? Over 16 years my mother’s life was truly inspired by Rydal Park.” So says Helen Helmick-Waite, a second-generation Rydal Park resident who, in addition to her extensive volunteer working the greater Abington Township, has spent these last two years involved with everything from committees like Residents Council to social programs and volunteerism.

Move over, pumpkin spice – this autumn, it’s all about fresh flavors and real ingredients. This recipe from Rydal Park Executive Chef (and Iron Chef winner) David Stoltzfus makes a savory side dish or a lighter entree. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot when cooking your ravioli – or better yet, become a Rydal Park resident and enjoy inspired fare like this every day!

Last Wednesday, Sept. 10, Rydal Park, a continuing care retirement community in Abington, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a “ruby soiree” held outside on the campus grounds. The formal event included cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Rydal Park staff, live music and statements of acknowledgment from several elected officials and representatives of the community. During the ceremony, Abington Township Commissioner Ben Sanchez presented Rydal Park with a resolution from the township’s board of commissioners outlining its “outstanding service” to seniors in the community. State Rep. Madeleine Dean also recognized the anniversary with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

War of words: Former congressman authors book - The Midweek Wire 9/10/14

On Oct. 10, 2002, former Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Hoeffel made what he calls “the biggest mistake” of his political career. Guided by reports from the Bush administration suggesting that Saddam Hussein maintained weapons of mass destruction, he voted in the House of Representatives to authorize preemptive war on Iraq. His book, The Iraq Lie: How the White House Sold the War, which was published by Progressive Press in July, offers his view that Americans, including most of Congress, were led into war on Iraq based on deceptive intelligence reports put forth by the Bush White House.

Rydal Park prides itself on being a place where the arts are alive and well. From our art and craft studios to our wood shop, we are a community very much in touch with our creative side. One of the ways we showcase the talents of our residents is through our Boardwalk Art Gallery, exhibiting the work of Lynda Boardman, a fabric artist, throughout May and June.

Fmr Congressman Joseph M. Hoeffel to discuss new book THE IRAQ LIE: HOW THE WHITE HOUSE SOLD THE WAR

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (AUGUST 27, 2014): Rydal Park Library will present former Pennsylvania Congressman and Abington Township resident Joseph M. Hoeffel discussing his new book The Iraq Lie: How the White House Sold the War at the Auditorium at Rydal Park on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. This event will be free and open to the public on a reserved basis. The Iraq Lie: How the White House Sold the War (Progressive Press, July 2014) is Hoeffel’s first book. In it, he reveals how Congress struggled and failed to resist the war in Iraq and his own regret at believing deceptions perpetrated by the Bush White House to gain support for the war. To prevent this from happening again, Hoeffel proposes reforms that would require full public disclosure of intelligence and a clear mandate from Congress before any major military action.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (AUGUST 25, 2014): Rydal Park is marking its 40thanniversary as a prominent local continuing care retirement community in Abington Township, Montgomery County. As the times and trends in senior living have changed in the past forty years, so has Rydal Park.

Centrally located along The Fairway just off Route 611 in Jenkintown, Rydal Park is a full-service continuing care campus, offering independent living, personal care and skilled nursing, and rehabilitative and memory support care. Rydal Park is the largest community within the Presby’s Inspired Life organization, the almost 60-year-old Delaware Valley not-for-profit developer of four market rate retirement communities and 27 affordable housing communities for adults aged 62-plus.

At Rydal Park there is always an abundance of activities for our residents to enjoy. From the Hi-Way Theater in Jenkintown to our own Book Discussion group, and everything in between, our residents embody Spirited Living. On August 7th, our residents had an opportunity to take a look back at all that they did during the second half of 2013. John Berges’s presentation of “Rydal Park in Pictures: Part IV” highlighted Rydal Park events held both on- and off-campus. It was a great way for residents to laugh, talk and reminisce together, all while looking forward to future events.

Aug 07, 2014

Happenings

The Skylarks

Many of our residents pride themselves on their love, knowledge, and appreciation of music. They love to be entertained almost as much as we love to entertain them, so there is never a shortage of live performances at Rydal Park. On July 10th, we welcomed The SKYLARKS Ensemble for the first time. This quartet of amazing vocalists wowed our residents as they sang classic numbers by greats such as George Gershwin, Stephen Foster, Samuel Barber, and Charlie Chaplin. As if that weren’t enough, these talented performers also gave a fascinating rendition of Emily Dickinson’s poetry. Spirited Living at Rydal Park means discovering excitement and adventure right outside your door.

From enjoying nature to dining outdoors, there’s plenty to love about summer weather. While you’re out appreciating all that this season has to offer, here are some tips to help you stay safe and healthy.

As spring rain yields to summer sun, many residents’ minds turn to the outdoors. For golfers Hal Grier and John Frazier, there is not much better than heading out to enjoy a round of 18 at one of the area’s many beautiful courses.

I’m Not Ready Yet! Or, How to Face Our Fears to Reap the Rewards - FROM THE DESK OF SARAH

When I began working with prospective residents in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), I saw N.R.Y. listed under some names. New to the industry, I didn’t understand what that meant. I heard people say they would call if they “needed” us – they were still working, driving, and gardening, and weren’t “ready.” It didn’t make sense – the residents I knew led incredibly active lives. After about three days I realized that the perception of CCRCs was not in line with the reality.

Few things say “summer” like fresh corn, and roasting it brings out its natural sweetness. Leave the shucks on and roast at 350° for about 30 minutes, or until corn softens. For a southwestern flair, add black beans and roasted garlic. Optional Scotch bonnet peppers can add a spicy edge. Summer Corn Salad makes a nice lunch, side dish, or topping for fish, chicken, or pork.

Everywhere you look at Rydal Park, you’ll find residents making the most of life. If you look early enough, you just might find Jay and Donna Karfunkle – a dynamic married couple who marked their first year at Rydal Park this past June. Jay – a lifelong exercise enthusiast – greets every morning with a 5 AM bike ride around Rydal Park’s 20-acre campus. “I can be gregarious. I can also be very independent. I make friends all right, but sometimes I just want to be alone. That’s the reason why I love biking. I get a lot thought out.” You’ll find Donna exercising in Rydal Park’s fitness center, where she participates in group classes with onsite fitness instructor and personal trainer Angie McNellis. She also does cardio, resistance training, and bodyweight exercises.

In June, Rydal Park welcomed Jenkintown Music Theater in presenting a delightful evening of music, dancing and all around fun. The troupe performed excerpts from the Broadway classic “Hello, Dolly,” which was their spring musical.

It’s never too late to learn something new, and at Rydal Park, we pride ourselves on being a bastion of continuing education. This learning ranges from the highly academic to the very practical, as evidenced by our recent Special Current Events Talk. This past May, resident Bill Lynott led a discussion on the topic of “10 Costly Banking Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make.”

At Rydal Park, our residents are explorers, frequent flyers and citizens of the world. They cherish their freedom, make the most of every minute and follow their curiosity far beyond the boundaries of their own backyard. For all such travelers, one of the great rewards of traversing the world is collecting and cataloguing mementos from each destination. Betty and Jerry Jackson especially know this to be true.

Life at Rydal Park has so much to offer. There is such an abundance of activities to enjoy, both on campus and off. From the chic shops and restaurants of nearby Abington and Jenkintown to the surrounding serene nature trails, all just a 20-minute train trip from downtown Philadelphia, Rydal Park offers something for everyone. This spring, that list of on-campus activities got even longer with the addition of Line Dancing.

Rydal Park Library, an organization of Rydal Park continuing care retirement community, presents illustrator / cartoonist Terry LaBan as he discusses his life experiences as an underground cartoonist and newspaper illustrator with “Meet the Author of Edge City – A Night Out With Cartoonist Terry LaBan.”

When the calendar turns to spring, many Rydal Park residents’ minds begin to wander outdoors and to thoughts of putting their green thumbs into action. For two of our residents – Carolyn Ramsey and Nancy Seitz – gardening has been a lifelong pursuit and they can’t wait to get their hands dirty again.

Spring is in the air so why not add a little of it to your table with this spring-inspired recipe from our very own Iron Chef winner, Executive Chef David Stolzfus? Chef David and his team prepare delicious and delightful meals just like this one for our residents every day.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (JUNE 4, 2014): On Saturday, June 28, volunteers from around Abington Township will gather at Rydal Park Continuing Care Retirement Community to help complete the transformation of a wild plot of land into the area’s first “Katie’s Serenity Garden,” an area of reflection and beauty. The community volunteer effort, led by Jenkintown-based charity Katie’s Foundation for Child Safety, will start at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.

Sue Castle is a hard woman to get a hold of. If she isn’t volunteering at an area hospital, dining with her girlfriends at one of the many local restaurants or swimming a few laps in the fitness center, there’s a good possibility that she’s up in the air…literally. That’s because Sue, a 78-year-old resident of Rydal Park, is a former pilot who still enjoys the view from above…when her schedule permits, of course.

Rydal Park Library presents author Wendy Tyson talking about the joys, challenges and real-world life of a published author with “Meet the Author: Crime & Punishment – A Night Out With Abington Mystery Author Wendy Tyson” – free and open to the public.

Hibernation is over! Spring is the time of year when we all begin to crawl out of the winter doldrums, stretch our arms and legs, rub the sleep out of our eyes, and welcome the season. Some of us will head to the golf course. Some of us will begin to work on our gardens. And still others will walk and walk and walk…and take in the beauty that Mother Nature gives us each spring. Whatever activities you choose to do this spring, here are a few simple ways to keep your body in tip-top condition. Getting fit and staying healthy this spring should be fun. So, find an exercise or two you enjoy – and maybe even someone you enjoy doing them with – and get the most out of your body while you enjoy the beautiful spring weather.

Trainer Angelina (Angie) McNellis has worked with senior adult residents of Rydal Park continuing care retirement community in Abington Township, Montgomery County for the past 15 years. She is a full-time staff member of Rydal Park, working with residents in its Pool & Fitness Center and outdoors.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (MARCH 7, 2014): A vibrant series of special events at Rydal Park continuing care retirement community called “Celebrate Herstory” will help to celebrate Women’s History Month, the annual month-long March event that recognizes the contribution of women to events in history and contemporary society.

The Scoop on Life Care vs. Long Term Care Insurance - FROM THE DESK OF SARAH

They sound similar, but, boy, are they different! In a nutshell, both products are designed to protect your assets from the escalating costs of future care, but Type-A Life Care also assures care management in a designated setting that you choose. Life Care is found at life-care-based continuing care retirement communities, like Rydal Park, where a move to an independent living residence secures an invigorating lifestyle as well as a future plan should care needs change down the road. Long term care policies vary depending on the company writing them, when they were purchased, and what they intended to cover. While the goal is to offset some future care costs, these policies are not associated with where, how or by whom you will receive care when it’s needed.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (FEBRUARY 11, 2014): Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, a local physician and health policy expert, will give an overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with a special emphasis on the law’s benefits for seniors and Medicare at Rydal Park continuing care retirement community on Tuesday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to join Rydal Park residents in attending this free event (space is limited) by registering at 215-376-6292.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (FEBRUARY 10, 2014): In recognition of the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day, as part of American Heart Month, female residents of Rydal Park continuing care retirement community dressed in red to bring awareness to serious issue of women and heart disease. The event kicked off a month of heart-healthy programs at Rydal Park that included a presentation by Abington Memorial Hospital called Know Your Numbers and Heart Health, special dining events focused on heart-healthy foods, and more.

Press Releases

Nov 10, 2016

Rydal Park hosts “Virtual Honor Flight” on November 11

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (NOVEMBER 10, 2016): Rydal Park, a premier continuing care retirement community in the Greater Philadelphia area, will host its first annual “Virtual Honor Flight” on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, in honor of area American veterans. At 10 a.m., a simulation of “Honor Flight” will take place in which Rydal Park will feature pictures and videos from different trip stops including Arlington Cemetery, Marines Memorial, Air force Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and World War II Memorial. After the “tour” concludes, each veteran will receive an official certificate before being assisted through the halls to the outdoors for a HERO’s Welcome with Abington Police and Fire Departments.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (JULY 11, 2016): Rydal Park, a premier continuing care retirement community in the Greater Philadelphia area, is pleased to announce that resident Joan Randolph is the recent recipient of Jefferson College of Nursing’s Special Achievement Award. This recognition honors significant, long-term achievement of Jefferson College of Nursing graduates. “I’ve felt that nursing was something that would be very rewarding and satisfying, and comes with a lifelong passion and sense of connection,” said Ms. Randolph. “There are disappointments, such as an individual succumbing to their illness, but there is always a positive. While you may not have been able to prevent certain outcomes for patients, you’ve helped their family through a devastating time. I always have said that nurses do for patients and their families what they can’t do for themselves.”

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (MARCH 30, 2016): Rydal Park, a premier continuing care retirement community in the Greater Philadelphia area, is pleased to announce that its Executive Chef, Jason Porter, placed first overall in a regional culinary cook-off hosted by FLIK Hospitality Group and Bon Appetit of Compass Group at John Hopkins University. “After starting as a dishwasher at age 13 and with over 26 years’ experience in this industry, I am incredibly honored to have placed first in this competition,” said Porter. “It’s always fun getting to hone my skills and meet other chefs who have also dedicated their lives to this fulfilling profession.” Five teams from all different sectors - FLIK, FLIK Lifestyles, Restaurant Associates, Bon Appetit and Thompson Hospitality – were chosen from across the tri-state area to participate in the all-day competition.

NBC10’s Chief Meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz, one of the Delaware Valley’s leading meteorologists, will visit Rydal Park to give a talk on his storied career. Throughout the program, Hurricane Schwartz will discuss his personal background, his decision to become a meteorologist, as well as several of his most memorable TV moments. Schwartz will also provide unique industry insights including what it’s like behind the scenes during major weather events, his future predictions and the impact of technological advancements. The talk will conclude with Q&A.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (FEBRUARY 9, 2016): The public is invited to attend five free, upcoming events at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Year- round, Rydal Park presents stimulating programming featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians and experts in diverse subject areas. More events will be announced throughout the year, with info available at www.RydalPark.org.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (February 9, 2015): The public is invited to attend seven free, upcoming events at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Throughout the year, Rydal Park presents stimulating programming featuring a broad range of guests and topics. The events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians and experts in varying subject areas. Additionally, more events will be announced throughout the year at www.RydalPark.org.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (NOVEMBER 9, 2015): Abington PAL, a recreation-oriented juvenile crime prevention program that relies heavily upon athletics to help kids achieve success, recently honored Rydal Park resident, Patricia “Pat” S. Scott, for her extraordinary generosity and philanthropic efforts. “We at Abington PAL are so grateful that Pat counts us among the organizations she values,” said Law Klein, Abington PAL Board President. “Pat Scott is a true philanthropist in our community, and that philanthropy serves as a model for all of us.”

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (October 19, 2015): The public is invited to attend three upcoming free events at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians, and experts in diverse subject areas. All that is required to attend one of these Rydal Park events is an RSVP made via email to info@rydalpark.org noting the date and event requested, along with contact information, or by calling 215-376-6292. All events take place at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown PA 19046 (next to Whole Foods). More events will be announced, with info available at www.RydalPark.org.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (September 9, 2015): The public is invited to attend two upcoming free talks at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians, and experts in diverse subject areas. All that is required to attend one of these Rydal Park events is an RSVP made via email to info@rydalpark.org noting the date and event requested, along with contact information, or by calling 215-376-6292. All events take place at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown PA 19046 (next to Whole Foods). More events will be announced, with info available at www.RydalPark.org.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (August 31, 2015): For the third consecutive year, five popular local media figures will present insightful talks about their careers this October, when Rydal Park continuing care retirement community presents “Straight from the Source,” its 3rd Annual Rydal Park Lively Fall Speaker Series. The series will again be hosted by veteran Daily News columnist and Rydal Park resident Harry Gross, with all talks free and open to the public on a limited, reserved-seating basis by calling 215–376-6292.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (AUGUST 13, 2015): The public is invited to attend six upcoming free events at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians, and experts in diverse subject areas. All that is required to attend one of these Rydal Park events is an RSVP made via email to info@rydalpark.org noting the date and event requested, along with contact information, or by calling 215-376-6292. All events take place at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown PA 19046 (next to Whole Foods). More events will be announced, with info available at www.RydalPark.org.

Fall 2015 Schedule Announced for Free “Penn State Abington Presents at Rydal Park” Series

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (AUGUST 12, 2015): The collaboration launched in fall 2014 between Penn State Abington and Rydal Park continuing care retirement community, both located in Abington Township, Montgomery County, continues this fall. “Penn State Abington Presents at Rydal Park” is a series of monthly presentations at Rydal Park on a variety of engaging and enlightening topics that are open to Rydal Park residents and the public. Four Penn State professionals will present individual scholarly talks at 1:30 p.m. on September 22, October 27, November 25 and December 15. The series features stimulating topics designed to pique intellectual curiosity and discussion. The Penn State Abington faculty members draw from their professional careers conducting original research in the Arts & Humanities, Science & Engineering, and the Social Sciences, with each hour-long event including time for audience questions. All talks take place in the Performing Arts Center at Rydal Park, located at 1515 The Fairway in Jenkintown, PA 19046. They are free via RSVP by email to info@rydalpark.org or by calling 215-376-6292.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (JULY 28, 2015): The public is invited to attend seven upcoming free events at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians, and experts in diverse subject areas. All that is required to attend one of these Rydal Park events is an RSVP made via email to info@rydalpark.org noting the date and event requested, along with contact information, or by calling 215-376-6292. All events take place at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown PA 19046 (next to Whole Foods). More events will be announced, with info available at www.RydalPark.org.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (JUNE 11, 2015): The public is invited to attend three upcoming free talks on June 15, June 23 and July 28 by noted local authors and a University of Pennsylvania researcher at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics, many of which are free and open to the public via RSVP to info@rydalpark.org or by calling 215-376-6292. All events take place in the Performing Arts Center at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown, PA 19046 (next to Whole Foods).

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (MAY 18, 2015): Rydal Park continuing care retirement community in Abington Township, Montgomery County will celebrate the grand opening of its newly-renovated Performing Arts Center with an afternoon of music hosted and spun by legendary DJ Jerry Blavat on Tuesday, June 2 starting at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public on a limited, reserved basis by RSVP to Michelle Finke at 215-376-6292. “Having Jerry Blavat host the opening of our renovated Performing Arts Center really exemplifies Rydal Park’s ‘spirited living,’” said Executive Director of Marketing Sarah Jolles. “As with many of the free events we regularly host here, we want members of the local community to come celebrate with us, and help break in the new dance floor.” Complimentary valet parking will be provided. For those interested, tours of Rydal Park will be provided before the event, at 1 pm (also by RSVP).

Rydal Park’s Five Tips For Senior Health & Fitness For National Senior Health & Fitness Day May 27

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (MAY 5, 2015): The theme for the 22nd annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 27 is “If You Keep Moving – You’ll Keep Improving!” In alignment with the event’s goal to keep older Americans healthy and fit, Rydal Park continuing care retirement community in Abington Township, Montgomery County, offers five tips for senior adults to keep moving and improving, and announces four new wellness programs for its residents.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (APRIL 17, 2015): Russell L. Mast of Philadelphia has been appointed Executive Director of Rydal Park, an Abington Township residential retirement community of Presby’s Inspired Life, a leading Delaware Valley not-for-profit developer of continuing care and affordable housing for older adults. In announcing Mast’s appointment, Presby’s Inspired Life Chief Executive Officer Judee Bavaria said, “Russell is an exciting new Executive Director for Rydal Park, as he exhibits exemplary leadership, operational and business skills, and a unique perspective and vision that will continue to advance Rydal Park’s position as a premier continuing care retirement community.”

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (APRIL 6, 2015): As part of the 60th anniversary celebration of its parent organization, Presby’s Inspired Life, Rydal Park continuing care retirement community in Abington Township is conducting a food drive during the month of April. The food drive is Rydal Park’s contribution to Presby’s Inspired Life’s company-wide “Day of Inspiration” on April 30.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (JANUARY 30, 2015): The public is invited to attend five upcoming free talks by noted Penn State Abington faculty members and local authors at Rydal Park, the non-profit, continuing care retirement community located in Abington Township, Montgomery County. Rydal Park presents stimulating programming year-round, featuring a broad range of events, guests and topics. Through its partnership with Penn State Abington, free monthly presentations by faculty members offer continuing education opportunities. Other popular free events at Rydal Park feature noted authors, politicians, and experts in diverse subject areas.

Philadelphia Inquirer Editor and Author Kevin Ferris to Speak about His New Book “Unbreakable Bonds”

EVENT DATE: Monday, February 16, 2015 starting at 7:30 p.m.

WHAT: Rydal Park Library, a resident organization of Rydal Park continuing care retirement community in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, presents local author and newspaper editor Kevin Ferris in a talk about his new book, Unbreakable Bonds: The Mighty Moms and Wounded Warriors of Walter Reed, co-authored with Dava Guerin– free and open to the public

WHO: Author Kevin Ferris is editor of the daily Commentary pages and the Sunday Currents section for The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he has been a member of the editorial board for 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a master's degree in international relations from American University's School of International Service in Washington, D.C. Unbreakable Bonds: The Mighty Moms and Wounded Warriors of Walter Reed is his first book.

More “Penn State Abington Presents at Rydal Park” free talks by accomplished faculty announced

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (DECEMBER 2, 2014): Accomplished faculty members from Penn State Abington are giving free scholarly talks at nearby Rydal Park continuing care retirement community, intended for both residents of Rydal Park and members of the local community. “Penn State Abington Presents at Rydal Park” is a new series of monthly presentations on a variety of engaging and enlightening topics, with these upcoming talks scheduled for December, January and February.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (NOVEMBER 25, 2014): When Abington Township Commissioner Ben Sanchez needed a place to store more than two dozen donated turkeys before they could be distributed to local families, he turned to good neighbor Rydal Park continuing care retirement community and its Director of Cultural Enrichment Daniel Kaye, who immediately offered to help store them in Rydal Park’s large freezers. After their weekend stay at Rydal Park, the birds were transported to Abington’s Interfaith Food Cupboard at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, which will distribute them to local families in need, along with coupons for free turkeys donated by local residents.

Rydal Park’s ‘Holiday Tour of Homes’ to feature décor by four local floral designers on Dec. 10

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (NOVEMBER 18, 2014): The beauty and diversity of the holiday season will be showcased on Wednesday, December 10, when the public is invited to tour apartment homes at Rydal Park continuing care retirement community that will be decorated for Hanukkah and Christmas by four noted local floral designers. The Holiday Tour of Homes at Rydal Park will take place at 2 p.m. at the Parkside entrance of Rydal Park. This year’s event features the work of local designers Conrad the Florist of Elkins Park; Eventricity and Penny’s Flowers, both of Glenside; and Robertson’s Flowers & Events of Chestnut Hill. Following the tour, visitors can enjoy seasonal beverages and hors d’oeuvres with Rydal Park Resident Ambassadors.

Two free talks scheduled for Nov. 25 and Dec. 16; more to follow in 2015

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (NOVEMBER 3, 2014): A new collaboration between Penn State Abington andRydal Park continuing care retirement community, both located in Abington Township, Montgomery County, is bringing speakers from the college to Rydal Park. “Penn State Abington Presents at Rydal Park” is a series of monthly presentations on a variety of engaging and enlightening topics that are open to Rydal Park residents and the public. The series features stimulating topics designed to pique intellectual curiosity and discussion. All talks/ presentations are by Penn State Abington faculty members, who draw from their professional careers conducting original research in the Arts & Humanities, Science & Engineering, and the Social Sciences. Each hour-long event includes time for audience questions.

Fmr Congressman Joseph M. Hoeffel to discuss new book THE IRAQ LIE: HOW THE WHITE HOUSE SOLD THE WAR

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (AUGUST 27, 2014): Rydal Park Library will present former Pennsylvania Congressman and Abington Township resident Joseph M. Hoeffel discussing his new book The Iraq Lie: How the White House Sold the War at the Auditorium at Rydal Park on Monday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. This event will be free and open to the public on a reserved basis. The Iraq Lie: How the White House Sold the War (Progressive Press, July 2014) is Hoeffel’s first book. In it, he reveals how Congress struggled and failed to resist the war in Iraq and his own regret at believing deceptions perpetrated by the Bush White House to gain support for the war. To prevent this from happening again, Hoeffel proposes reforms that would require full public disclosure of intelligence and a clear mandate from Congress before any major military action.

JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (AUGUST 25, 2014): Rydal Park is marking its 40thanniversary as a prominent local continuing care retirement community in Abington Township, Montgomery County. As the times and trends in senior living have changed in the past forty years, so has Rydal Park.

Centrally located along The Fairway just off Route 611 in Jenkintown, Rydal Park is a full-service continuing care campus, offering independent living, personal care and skilled nursing, and rehabilitative and memory support care. Rydal Park is the largest community within the Presby’s Inspired Life organization, the almost 60-year-old Delaware Valley not-for-profit developer of four market rate retirement communities and 27 affordable housing communities for adults aged 62-plus.

Rydal Park Library, an organization of Rydal Park continuing care retirement community, presents illustrator / cartoonist Terry LaBan as he discusses his life experiences as an underground cartoonist and newspaper illustrator with “Meet the Author of Edge City – A Night Out With Cartoonist Terry LaBan.”

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (JUNE 4, 2014): On Saturday, June 28, volunteers from around Abington Township will gather at Rydal Park Continuing Care Retirement Community to help complete the transformation of a wild plot of land into the area’s first “Katie’s Serenity Garden,” an area of reflection and beauty. The community volunteer effort, led by Jenkintown-based charity Katie’s Foundation for Child Safety, will start at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m.

Rydal Park Library presents author Wendy Tyson talking about the joys, challenges and real-world life of a published author with “Meet the Author: Crime & Punishment – A Night Out With Abington Mystery Author Wendy Tyson” – free and open to the public.

Trainer Angelina (Angie) McNellis has worked with senior adult residents of Rydal Park continuing care retirement community in Abington Township, Montgomery County for the past 15 years. She is a full-time staff member of Rydal Park, working with residents in its Pool & Fitness Center and outdoors.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (MARCH 7, 2014): A vibrant series of special events at Rydal Park continuing care retirement community called “Celebrate Herstory” will help to celebrate Women’s History Month, the annual month-long March event that recognizes the contribution of women to events in history and contemporary society.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (FEBRUARY 11, 2014): Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, a local physician and health policy expert, will give an overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with a special emphasis on the law’s benefits for seniors and Medicare at Rydal Park continuing care retirement community on Tuesday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to join Rydal Park residents in attending this free event (space is limited) by registering at 215-376-6292.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (FEBRUARY 10, 2014): In recognition of the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day, as part of American Heart Month, female residents of Rydal Park continuing care retirement community dressed in red to bring awareness to serious issue of women and heart disease. The event kicked off a month of heart-healthy programs at Rydal Park that included a presentation by Abington Memorial Hospital called Know Your Numbers and Heart Health, special dining events focused on heart-healthy foods, and more.

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (SEPTEMBER 19, 2013): Four well-known Philadelphia media figures will present talks at Rydal Park continuing care retirement community during October as part of Rydal Park’s Lively Fall Speaker Series. The first series of its kind to be presented at Rydal Park, a Presby’s Inspired Life Community, will be hosted by Daily News columnist and Rydal Park resident Harry Gross.

In recognition of its diversity, residents of Rydal Park enjoyed both the building of a Sukkah and the two subsequent celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. A Sukkah, or hut- like structure, commemorates the Israelites’ 40 year exodus from the desert while at the same time celebrating the harvest season.

Abington Township’s first “Katie’s Serenity Garden” to be built at Rydal Park on August 26

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (AUGUST 16, 2013): On Monday, August 26, dozens of students from Arcadia University and representatives from PHS Meadowbrook Farm will spend four hours at Rydal ParkContinuing Care Retirement Community in Rydal, PA, clearing away brush, cutting down branches and transforming a wild plot of land into the area’s first “Katie’s Serenity Garden,” an area of reflection and beauty. The community volunteer effort, led by Jenkintown-based charity Katie’s Foundation for Child Safety,will start at 9 a.m.

New Rydal Park Spirited Living Campaign To Highlight Popular Abington Township Attractions

RYDAL, PENNSYLVANIA (JULY 15, 2013): In order to highlight Rydal Park‟s “spirited living” identity, the new marketing campaign for the Presby‟s Inspired Life Community and Philadelphia area‟s premier continuing care retirement community will include a number of photographs that were taken recently at some popular Abington Township attractions and businesses, in addition to Rydal Park locations.

LAFAYETTE HILL, PA: Rydal Park, a continuing care retirement community in Abington Township, PA, has received a 2012 Aurora Award for excellence in retirement community design for its Joseph C. Scott Medical Center. Rydal Park is a community of Presby’s Inspired Life, a leading Delaware Valley provider of continuing care and affordable housing for seniors.

In The News

Nov 15, 2016

‘Honor flight’ simulated for Rydal Park vets for Veterans Day

More than 70 veterans residing at Rydal Park — clad in T-shirts, caps and badges — were honored Veterans Day with certificates acknowledging their service, a “hero’s welcome” and a simulated “honor flight.” The morning festivities started off with an “honor flight” simulation featuring photos and videos of visits to Arlington Cemetery, the Iwo Jima aka Marine Corps War Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Korean War Memorial and World War II Memorial.

The days of starched uniforms and white caps are gone, but in the 60 years since she donned that cap, Joan Randolph’s enthusiasm for the nursing profession has not waned one bit.

Randolph, a resident of Rydal Park in Abington, recently received the Jefferson College of Nursing Alumni Special Achievement Award, which “recognizes a nursing alumna who has made a significant contribution to the nursing profession in the areas of education, research and community service,” said Beth Ann Swan, dean of Jefferson College of Nursing.

Founded in 2004, the Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit created with a mission to transport America's veterans to Washington D.C., to visit the national memorials there honoring their services. On Saturday, Honor Flight Philadelphia took 138 World War 2 and Korean War veterans, including Rydal Park residents Fred Malkin, Dr. Herman Rudnick and Morton “Bud” Rothschild. PHL17's Lauren Berman traveled with the vets to capture the experience and their story.

For nurses, pride in service doesn’t wane with age - Philly Voice, 5/12/16

Joan Randolph has retired from nursing, but nursing has never really left her. Shortly before the now-80-year-old Philadelphia native moved into her current home, the Rydal Park retirement community in Jenkintown, Montgomery County, she attended a social gathering to get to know the people there. Immediately, she recognized a nurse she knew from her working days. Then she met another member of her profession. And another. “When I walked in and saw her, I was delighted, and she said, ‘Let me introduce you to another nurse’…and another lady came over and said, ‘I’m a nurse!’” Randolph recalled, chuckling.

No one can say love is discriminatory. It embraces 5-year-olds who pluck dandelions for their schoolyard crush, wallops 20- and 30-somethings when they least expect it, comforts middle-aged partners when their heads hit the pillow together at night and, notably, reappears later in life even when we think we've had our fill. "A lot of people just think they're too old [to date]," Rita DeMaria, a couples therapist for the Council for Relationships, told PhillyVoice. "But falling in love is timeless." DeMaria, co-author of "The 7 Stages of Marriage," explained that despite obstacles facing people 65 or older -- finances, overprotective children, declining health, etc. -- many of the elderly people she works with do manage to find love. And they often do so with great success, for a multitude of reasons.

People are often surprised to learn about the extent to which dating and romance go on beyond the age of 65. After all, the rest of us understand that the joys and satisfactions of affection and partnership do not vanish with age or the death of a partner. On the contrary, relationships that begin after 65 tend to be close, enduring and seasoned as they are with the benefit of experience and the patience that comes with age. Relationships have certainly blossomed at Rydal Park, one of the premier continuing care retirement communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, Ralph Bloch and Anita Shmukler are proof of that fact. The couple met on an online dating site in 2008, and after seven years of courtship they became the latest in a line of couples to wed – in their nineties!

Accomplished, Creative and Generous Souls: These Are the People We Serve - LeadingAge Magazine

If asked, Harry Gross would say that his career as a financial columnist at the Philadelphia Daily News was one of pure luck. His journey started while taking a prep course for the CPA exam after graduation from Wharton Business School in 1944. It was then that Gross realized he could create a better course and opened his own business in 1947. After 32 successful years, his expertise and confidence in public speaking caught the attention of radio station executives at WCAU in Philadelphia, who offered him the opportunity to host a financial call-in show.

The Abington Police Athletic League recently honored Rydal Park resident Patricia S. Scott for her "extraordinary generosity and philanthropic efforts." "We at Abington PAL are so grateful that Pat counts us among the organizations she values," Law Klein, the Abington PAL board president, said in a statement. He said Scott "serves as a model for all of us." In addition to serving on the Abington PAL board, a position she has held for 10 years, Scott has served on Holy Redeemer Hospital's Drueding Center Board and supported the Innovators Circle at Abington Memorial Hospital, now Abington Jefferson Health.

Harry Gross describes himself as “a ham at heart.” The veteran Daily News columnist, who has been dispensing financial advice for more than 30 years, was in his element Oct. 2 as emcee for the Rydal Park fall speaker series, which, that day, featured Dr. G. Terry Madonna, a professor and director of the Center for Politics and Public Affairs at Franklin & Marshall College and director of the F&M College Poll.

High on a Fox Chase hill, Carole Covert and her husband Bill McMenamin [Rydal Park residents] will wear their Victorian clothes, channel the 19th-century spirits of Robert and Maryann Ryerrs, and welcome folks to Robert's 184th birthday party. The free, family-friendly, 2 p.m. celebration on March 8 at the Ryerss Mansion & Library on Central Avenue near Shelmire Street includes wandering among the 1859 estate's Asian antiques, its gallery of animal oil portraits and its collections of teapots, shoes, seashells, rocks and minerals.

Last Wednesday, Sept. 10, Rydal Park, a continuing care retirement community in Abington, celebrated its 40th anniversary with a “ruby soiree” held outside on the campus grounds. The formal event included cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prepared by the Rydal Park staff, live music and statements of acknowledgment from several elected officials and representatives of the community. During the ceremony, Abington Township Commissioner Ben Sanchez presented Rydal Park with a resolution from the township’s board of commissioners outlining its “outstanding service” to seniors in the community. State Rep. Madeleine Dean also recognized the anniversary with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

War of words: Former congressman authors book - The Midweek Wire 9/10/14

On Oct. 10, 2002, former Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Hoeffel made what he calls “the biggest mistake” of his political career. Guided by reports from the Bush administration suggesting that Saddam Hussein maintained weapons of mass destruction, he voted in the House of Representatives to authorize preemptive war on Iraq. His book, The Iraq Lie: How the White House Sold the War, which was published by Progressive Press in July, offers his view that Americans, including most of Congress, were led into war on Iraq based on deceptive intelligence reports put forth by the Bush White House.

The Sower’s Society: Fostering a Legacy of Service and Compassionate Care for Generations to Come

Planned gifts are crucial to sustaining the tradition of excellence for Presby far into the future. They are especially attractive gift vehicles because of the dual benefits of a lasting legacy for the donor and valuable support for a host of future needs across the ministry including benevolent assistance, special programs and capital enhancements. Because of the unique nature of planned gifts, Presby’s Inspired Life created The Sower’s Society to honor those individuals who make this extraordinary commitment.

Inspired Journeys: Innovative program reinvents life for seniors with memory challenges

Inspired Journeys is Presby’s innovative new program to support residents and their families at Rydal Park, Spring Mill Presbyterian Village and Broomall Presbyterian Village, impacted by memory loss. The driving force behind this dynamic program is a strong focus on positive behaviors while encouraging creativity and self-direction.

Happenings

Jun 02, 2015

Wedding Bells at Rydal Park

Ralph Bloch (89) and Anita Shmukler (85) met on the popular Jewish dating web site JDate.com about 8 years ago, and have been living together for the past 6 years in a 55+ community in Warrington. This will be the second marriage for both of them. After searching for a senior living community, they chose Rydal Park because they loved the community and had friends who lived there as well. They will officially move in June but they decided to hold their small wedding here on Sunday, May 31. They are a very fun and funny couple who live life to the fullest! As an example, their honeymoon in July will be a learning experience at the Misericordia University’s Elderhostel outside of Harrisburg. The whole Rydal Park community was excited for a wedding to take place here and to welcome these new residents.

Events. Excursions. Our Winter Calendar bustles with activities, and no two are alike.

TRAVEL: The Rydal Park Trip Planners organize and take journeys all over the tri-state area. They may go locally to the Abington Art Center or Meadowbrook Farm, a bit further out to Woodmere Art Museum, or further yet to Chester County’s Brandywine River Museum and Winterthur. There are trips to the shore for theater and lunch excursions, and into Philadelphia to the Museum of Art, Franklin Institute, or trolley tours of the Mural Arts Program. The ideas keep flowing and the group has greater successes each season.

The Greater Philadelphia area has a long, proud tradition of media and journalism, but have you ever wondered what makes your favorite media personalities tick? What are the stories behind the stories you read, hear, and see in the media every day? Rydal Park guests and residents recently had the chance to find out just that when five local media stars visited Rydal Park for its 2nd Annual Lively Fall Speaker Series.

Programming to Better Enrich Mind, Body and Spirit – FROM THE DESK OF SARAH

After bricks and mortar, nothing is more vital to a community than its cultural, entertainment and wellness offerings. As interests and passions have evolved, so has the programming to better enrich mind, body and spirit. In other words, bye bye bingo – hello tai chi, yoga, continuing education classes, political forums, orchestra performances and more. Still, people considering a move sometimes feel conflicted between the desire for high-quality programming, and the fear of a “cruise ship” mentality. After 15 years in this industry I can honestly say that the environment is exactly what you make of it.

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” Pablo Picasso got it right when it comes to art’s effect on our lives. But while we’ve all had opportunities to seek out the arts, how often have performances come into your home? With near-constant music, cultural, and fine arts programming on tap, that kind of Spirited Living is a reality for Rydal Park residents.

You exercise for a stronger body. But what can you do for a stronger brain? Why not socialize? AARP says the key to brain health is staying social. And you’ll find plenty of opportunities to stay social at Rydal Park.

JUST SAY “YES” - When asked to go somewhere or do something, just say “yes!” You’ll stimulate your mind and promote cognitive function by meeting new people and experiencing new things.

HELP OTHERS - Helping others helps you. All around you there are many volunteer opportunities like planting public gardens or teaching business skills. Your community, and brain, will thank you.

“You talk about an inspired life? Over 16 years my mother’s life was truly inspired by Rydal Park.” So says Helen Helmick-Waite, a second-generation Rydal Park resident who, in addition to her extensive volunteer working the greater Abington Township, has spent these last two years involved with everything from committees like Residents Council to social programs and volunteerism.

It wasn’t long ago that people were saying, “40 is the new 30.” Well with today’s growing population of adults 62-plus more vibrant and active than ever before, “80 is the new 60.” You’re working and travelling longer than your predecessors. You’re far more involved with arts, culture, and technology. And you’ve brought the focus of health and wellness to the forefront. Continuing care retirement communities have had to revamp and revitalize to suit the interests, passions and needs of a proactive generation that’s on the move.

“You talk about an inspired life? Over 16 years my mother’s life was truly inspired by Rydal Park.” So says Helen Helmick-Waite, a second-generation Rydal Park resident who, in addition to her extensive volunteer working the greater Abington Township, has spent these last two years involved with everything from committees like Residents Council to social programs and volunteerism.

Move over, pumpkin spice – this autumn, it’s all about fresh flavors and real ingredients. This recipe from Rydal Park Executive Chef (and Iron Chef winner) David Stoltzfus makes a savory side dish or a lighter entree. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot when cooking your ravioli – or better yet, become a Rydal Park resident and enjoy inspired fare like this every day!

Rydal Park prides itself on being a place where the arts are alive and well. From our art and craft studios to our wood shop, we are a community very much in touch with our creative side. One of the ways we showcase the talents of our residents is through our Boardwalk Art Gallery, exhibiting the work of Lynda Boardman, a fabric artist, throughout May and June.

At Rydal Park there is always an abundance of activities for our residents to enjoy. From the Hi-Way Theater in Jenkintown to our own Book Discussion group, and everything in between, our residents embody Spirited Living. On August 7th, our residents had an opportunity to take a look back at all that they did during the second half of 2013. John Berges’s presentation of “Rydal Park in Pictures: Part IV” highlighted Rydal Park events held both on- and off-campus. It was a great way for residents to laugh, talk and reminisce together, all while looking forward to future events.

Aug 07, 2014

The Skylarks

Many of our residents pride themselves on their love, knowledge, and appreciation of music. They love to be entertained almost as much as we love to entertain them, so there is never a shortage of live performances at Rydal Park. On July 10th, we welcomed The SKYLARKS Ensemble for the first time. This quartet of amazing vocalists wowed our residents as they sang classic numbers by greats such as George Gershwin, Stephen Foster, Samuel Barber, and Charlie Chaplin. As if that weren’t enough, these talented performers also gave a fascinating rendition of Emily Dickinson’s poetry. Spirited Living at Rydal Park means discovering excitement and adventure right outside your door.

Aug 01, 2014

Summer Safety Tips

From enjoying nature to dining outdoors, there’s plenty to love about summer weather. While you’re out appreciating all that this season has to offer, here are some tips to help you stay safe and healthy.

As spring rain yields to summer sun, many residents’ minds turn to the outdoors. For golfers Hal Grier and John Frazier, there is not much better than heading out to enjoy a round of 18 at one of the area’s many beautiful courses.

I’m Not Ready Yet! Or, How to Face Our Fears to Reap the Rewards - FROM THE DESK OF SARAH

When I began working with prospective residents in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), I saw N.R.Y. listed under some names. New to the industry, I didn’t understand what that meant. I heard people say they would call if they “needed” us – they were still working, driving, and gardening, and weren’t “ready.” It didn’t make sense – the residents I knew led incredibly active lives. After about three days I realized that the perception of CCRCs was not in line with the reality.

Few things say “summer” like fresh corn, and roasting it brings out its natural sweetness. Leave the shucks on and roast at 350° for about 30 minutes, or until corn softens. For a southwestern flair, add black beans and roasted garlic. Optional Scotch bonnet peppers can add a spicy edge. Summer Corn Salad makes a nice lunch, side dish, or topping for fish, chicken, or pork.

Everywhere you look at Rydal Park, you’ll find residents making the most of life. If you look early enough, you just might find Jay and Donna Karfunkle – a dynamic married couple who marked their first year at Rydal Park this past June. Jay – a lifelong exercise enthusiast – greets every morning with a 5 AM bike ride around Rydal Park’s 20-acre campus. “I can be gregarious. I can also be very independent. I make friends all right, but sometimes I just want to be alone. That’s the reason why I love biking. I get a lot thought out.” You’ll find Donna exercising in Rydal Park’s fitness center, where she participates in group classes with onsite fitness instructor and personal trainer Angie McNellis. She also does cardio, resistance training, and bodyweight exercises.

In June, Rydal Park welcomed Jenkintown Music Theater in presenting a delightful evening of music, dancing and all around fun. The troupe performed excerpts from the Broadway classic “Hello, Dolly,” which was their spring musical.

It’s never too late to learn something new, and at Rydal Park, we pride ourselves on being a bastion of continuing education. This learning ranges from the highly academic to the very practical, as evidenced by our recent Special Current Events Talk. This past May, resident Bill Lynott led a discussion on the topic of “10 Costly Banking Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make.”

At Rydal Park, our residents are explorers, frequent flyers and citizens of the world. They cherish their freedom, make the most of every minute and follow their curiosity far beyond the boundaries of their own backyard. For all such travelers, one of the great rewards of traversing the world is collecting and cataloguing mementos from each destination. Betty and Jerry Jackson especially know this to be true.

Life at Rydal Park has so much to offer. There is such an abundance of activities to enjoy, both on campus and off. From the chic shops and restaurants of nearby Abington and Jenkintown to the surrounding serene nature trails, all just a 20-minute train trip from downtown Philadelphia, Rydal Park offers something for everyone. This spring, that list of on-campus activities got even longer with the addition of Line Dancing.

When the calendar turns to spring, many Rydal Park residents’ minds begin to wander outdoors and to thoughts of putting their green thumbs into action. For two of our residents – Carolyn Ramsey and Nancy Seitz – gardening has been a lifelong pursuit and they can’t wait to get their hands dirty again.

Spring is in the air so why not add a little of it to your table with this spring-inspired recipe from our very own Iron Chef winner, Executive Chef David Stolzfus? Chef David and his team prepare delicious and delightful meals just like this one for our residents every day.

Sue Castle is a hard woman to get a hold of. If she isn’t volunteering at an area hospital, dining with her girlfriends at one of the many local restaurants or swimming a few laps in the fitness center, there’s a good possibility that she’s up in the air…literally. That’s because Sue, a 78-year-old resident of Rydal Park, is a former pilot who still enjoys the view from above…when her schedule permits, of course.

Hibernation is over! Spring is the time of year when we all begin to crawl out of the winter doldrums, stretch our arms and legs, rub the sleep out of our eyes, and welcome the season. Some of us will head to the golf course. Some of us will begin to work on our gardens. And still others will walk and walk and walk…and take in the beauty that Mother Nature gives us each spring. Whatever activities you choose to do this spring, here are a few simple ways to keep your body in tip-top condition. Getting fit and staying healthy this spring should be fun. So, find an exercise or two you enjoy – and maybe even someone you enjoy doing them with – and get the most out of your body while you enjoy the beautiful spring weather.

The Scoop on Life Care vs. Long Term Care Insurance - FROM THE DESK OF SARAH

They sound similar, but, boy, are they different! In a nutshell, both products are designed to protect your assets from the escalating costs of future care, but Type-A Life Care also assures care management in a designated setting that you choose. Life Care is found at life-care-based continuing care retirement communities, like Rydal Park, where a move to an independent living residence secures an invigorating lifestyle as well as a future plan should care needs change down the road. Long term care policies vary depending on the company writing them, when they were purchased, and what they intended to cover. While the goal is to offset some future care costs, these policies are not associated with where, how or by whom you will receive care when it’s needed.

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